Ethnic Groups of Cambodia, Vol.1: Introduction and Overview

Schliesinger, Joachim

ISBN 10: 9744801778 / ISBN 13: 9789744801777

Published by White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 2011

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Ethnic Groups of Cambodia, Introduction and Overview, is the first of a comprehensive three-volume work that provides a detailed account of the ethnic groups of Cambodia. All three volumes are lavishly illustrated in color and contain relevant references. The present volume looks first at the effect of historic events in Southeast Asia on ethnic distribution in Cambodia today. It then presents an overview of these ethnic groups and their linguistic classifications, cultures and traditions and geographic locations. The book also provides detailed population statistics from French colonial times to the latest Population Census of 2008. The text is supported by 91 color illustrations.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ethnic Groups of Cambodia, Vol.1: Introduction and Overview
• Publisher: White Lotus Press, Bangkok
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9744801778
• ISBN 13: 9789744801777
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: no dj
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

Ethnic Groups of Laos - Introduction and Overview contains reports of early French encounters with ethnic groups as well as more recent studies by professional anthropologists and linguists.The development of national classifications of ethnic groups by the Lao government is presented up to the latest census of 1995. All major ethnic groups are listed according to their languages. Finally, a short introduction to the history of the region as well as an overview about the environment, agricultural economy, customs and practices of the diverse ethnic composition is outlined. Their traditions and customs are portrayed by 169 color illustrations.